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dental

/ˈdɛn.təl/noun, adjective2 syllables

Dental means: a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge.

Synonyms for dental6

noun, as in a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge

alveolar consonant, dental consonant, alveolar

also used for dental

toothly, teethly, prophy

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What does dental mean?3

noun

1

a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge

adjective

1

of or relating to the teeth“dental floss”

2

of or relating to dentistry“dental student”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with dental?26

two syllables

three syllables

parentaljudgmental

five syllables

6 syllables

intercontinentalintergovernmental
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All 26 rhymes for dental, grouped by syllable

Dental in a sentence

  • What are dentures, bridges, veneers and dental implants made of?Igider
  • How much will it cost to get a dental cleaning?Luornu
  • Her husband is a dentist and she's a dental technician.maaster
  • The doctor will have to check their dental records.chaule3
  • Tartar is a form of hardened dental plaque.Spamster
  • What consequences can result from inflammation of the dental pulp?Miktsoanit
  • She has an inflammation of the dental pulp.rul
  • Sami saw that town as the perfect place to set up his dental practice.OsoHombre

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Forms of dental

as a noun

plural
dentals